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Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · County government meeting record

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Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with Hi Hat Ranch, LLLP, regarding a potential regional sports complex site, emphasizing the need for extensive community input.

The Sarasota County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding for a potential regional sports complex at Hi Hat Ranch, adopted ordinances rezoning roughly 2,270 acres and adjusting development conditions, and approved an affordable housing plan agreement. The board also agreed to begin negotiations for an interlocal service boundary agreement with the City of North Port, authorized a 119-foot seawall and dock on Manasota Key, and continued a telecommunication tower special exception hearing.

Why it matters

Residents and landowners near Fruitville Road and Manasota Key face new development rules, a potential regional sports complex, and altered coastal construction standards following board approvals.

What happens next

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5

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  • Item 3

    Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with Hi Hat Ranch, LLLP, regarding a potential regional sports complex site, emphasizing the need for extensive community input.

    Board Action: Commissioner Mast moved to approve Item No.

    approved - passed 4-0
  • Item 4

    The board adopted two responding resolutions to initiate negotiations with the City of North Port for an interlocal service boundary agreement.

    North Port Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement

    approved - passed 4-0
  • Item 6

    Commissioners approved development order amendments, a rezone of approximately 2,270 acres to VPD, and an affordable housing plan agreement for Hi Hat Ranch Village 1.

    Hi Hat Ranch Development Amendments, Rezone, and Affordable Housing Agreement

    approved - passed 3-1, Knight 'No'
  • Item 5

    The board approved a major work permit allowing a new 119-foot seawall, backfill, dock, boatlift, and riprap at 6175 Manasota Key Road.

    PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

    approved - passed 4-0
  • Item 7

    The board continued a public hearing for a special exception to allow a telecommunication tower over 35 feet at 1500 Lena Lane to a future date at the petitioner's request.

    PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

    approved - passed 4-0 (continued)

Recorded votes

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Every recorded vote passed unanimously.

Unanimous votes (7)

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approve Item No. 3 for the MOU with a strong emphasis on making sure you get lots of community input when this ever comes to fruition. Seconded by Smith, carried by a 4-0 vote.

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adopt A. and B. as presented by Staff. Seconded by Mast, carried by a 4-0 vote.

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approve Item 5. Seconded by Smith, carried by a 4-0 vote.

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approve Item Number 6 as presented, A. B. and C. Seconded by Mast, carried by a 3-1 vote, Knight "No".

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

On the agenda: item 5

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To adopt a responding resolution to the City of North Port Resolution 2026-R-41 pursuant to Section 171.203, Florida Statutes, to commence the process for negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary Area Agreement for properties described in Exhibit A.

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approve Item Number 6 as presented, A. B. and C. Seconded by Mast, carried by a 3-1 vote, Knight "No".

People and votes

Commissioner Celene O'Connor

1 statement

  1. Statement

    Commented on Ted Sperling Park.

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What people said

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  • Commented on the Hi Hat Ranch Regional Sports Complex Site.

    Commissioner Brad Grandbouche, Susan Schoettle, Miles Toder, Jane Grandbouche, and Becky Ayech

  • Commented on the public acquisition of the Gulf Gate Golf Course.

    Commissioner Teri Moore and Rean Wegley

  • Commented on a proposed helicopter pad.

    Commissioner Robert Rose

  • Commented on Ted Sperling Park.

    Commissioner Celene O'Connor

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Record text

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Minutes textBCC-Regular — Minutes

BCC-Regular

October 7, 2026

09:00 a.m.

MINUTES

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER

1 APEX ROAD

COMMISSION CHAMBER

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

Ron Cutsinger, Chair, District 5

Mark Smith, Vice Chair, District 2

Teresa Mast, District 1

Tom Knight, District 3

Also present were:

Jonathan Lewis, County Administrator

Joshua Moye, County Attorney

Beatrice Patrizi, Deputy Clerk

Mandy Houston, Deputy Clerk

Note: Commissioner Neunder was absent from the meeting.

(09:06 a.m.)

INVOCATION

County Administrator Executive Assistant Megan Cavazos

(09:07 a.m.)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chair Cutsinger

(09:08 a.m.)

RECOGNITION

Ethel Hamilton Birthday

(09:11 a.m.)

1.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Items submitted: Copies of correspondence

Brad Grandbouche, Susan Schoettle, Miles Toder, Jane Grandbouche, and Becky Ayech commented on the Hi Hat Ranch Regional Sports Complex Site. (See Item 3 and 6 later this meeting.)

Teri Moore and Rean Wegley commented on the public acquisition of the Gulf Gate Golf Course.

Robert Rose commented on a proposed helicopter pad.

Celene O'Connor commented on Ted Sperling Park.

DISCUSSION SECTION:

(09:38 a.m.)

2.

COMMUNICATIONS

Action agenda textBCC-Regular — Action Agenda

BCC-Regular

October 7, 2026

ACTION AGENDA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER 1 APEX ROAD COMMISSION CHAMBER SARASOTA, FLORIDA

09:00 a.m.

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

RECOGNITION

no action taken

1.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

DISCUSSION SECTION:

no action taken

2.

COMMUNICATIONS Presentation on the 2026 Sarasota County Annual Citizen Opinion Survey Results by the University of South Florida.

approved

3.

PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES To approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Hi Hat Ranch, LLLP, associated with a potential future regional sports complex site.

adopted

4.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

A.

To adopt a responding resolution to the City of North Port initiating Resolution 2026-R-38 pursuant to Section 171.203, Florida Statutes, to commence the process for negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement for properties described in Exhibit A with the addition of property noted in Exhibit A-1, per Sarasota County;

B.

To adopt a responding resolution to the City of North Port Resolution 2026-R-41 pursuant to Section 171.203, Florida Statutes, to commence the process for negotiating an Interlocal Service Boundary Area Agreement for properties described in Exhibit A.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS - PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULED:

adopted

5.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (Public hearing) To adopt a resolution regarding WNCA Major Work Permit Application No. EP-WNCA-25-00328 for the installation of a new 119-foot seawall and placement of backfill within coastal wetlands, construction of a new dock and boatlift, and new riprap waterward of the Mean High Water Line at 6175 Manasota Key Road, Englewood.

adopted/approved

6.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

A.

(Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2026-027, approving Hi Hat Ranch DOCC Amendment No. 1 for property located at east of I-75, south of Fruitville Road and north of Clark Road, and at the end of Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, to update the Conditions for Development Approval to modify the timing of the Village Center requirement, and change the location of the regional sports park;

B.

(Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2026-028, approving Rezone Petition No. 25-12 for property located south of Fruitville Road and north of Clark Road, and at the end of Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota, to rezone approximately 2,270 acres from OUR and OUE-1 to VPD zone district;

C.

(Not a public hearing) To approve an Agreement for Affordable Housing Plan relating to Hi Hat Ranch Village 1.

deferred to a date uncertain

7.

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BCC-Regular — October 7, 2026 - 9:00 am

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  • Agenda item 1DiscussionNo recorded outcome

    Residents commented on the Hi Hat Ranch Regional Sports Complex Site; the public acquisition of the Gulf Gate Golf Course; a proposed helicopter pad; Ted Sperling Park.

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    Department: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC · Topics: local-government

  • Agenda item 2PresentationNo recorded outcome

    COMMUNICATIONS

    Department: COMMUNICATIONS

  • Agenda item 3Contractsapproved - passed 4-0

    Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with Hi Hat Ranch, LLLP, regarding a potential regional sports complex site, emphasizing the need for extensive community input.

    Board Action: Commissioner Mast moved to approve Item No.

    Hi Hat Ranch, LLLP · Topics: local-government · Staff lead: County Administrator Nicole Rissler, County Administrator

  • Agenda item 4Contractsapproved - passed 4-0

    The board adopted two responding resolutions to initiate negotiations with the City of North Port for an interlocal service boundary agreement.

    North Port Interlocal Service Boundary Agreement

    Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES · Topics: roads, land use, local-government

  • Agenda item 5Public hearingsapproved - passed 4-0

    The board approved a major work permit allowing a new 119-foot seawall, backfill, dock, boatlift, and riprap at 6175 Manasota Key Road.

    PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

    Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES · Topics: utilities, coastal resilience, roads, land use

    passedRoll call record ↗

    PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

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  • Agenda item CPublic hearingsNo recorded outcome

    Board Action: Commissioner Smith moved to approve Item Number 6 as presented, A.

    Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES · Topics: housing, land use, procurement

    Open item
  • Agenda item 7Public hearingsapproved - passed 4-0 (continued)

    The board continued a public hearing for a special exception to allow a telecommunication tower over 35 feet at 1500 Lena Lane to a future date at the petitioner's request.

    PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

    Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES · Topics: land use

    passedRoll call record ↗

    PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

    Roll call in Recorded votes

  • Agenda item 8Other meeting itemsNo recorded outcome

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Opened and closed without comment.

    Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

  • Agenda item 6Land useapproved - passed 3-1, Knight 'No'

    Commissioners approved development order amendments, a rezone of approximately 2,270 acres to VPD, and an affordable housing plan agreement for Hi Hat Ranch Village 1.

    Hi Hat Ranch Development Amendments, Rezone, and Affordable Housing Agreement

    Hi Hat Ranch, LLLP

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